NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12211, 8 August 1925, Page 10

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

; Mm Bloxarn and Miss Bloxam have arrived from Christchurch, and. are staying with Mr Justice 'Alpers and Mrs Alpers in Hobson street. ■ The Misses Whelan are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs H. Nolan (Gisborne) are visiting Canterbury. , t ■ Mrs Beale (wife of Commodore Beale, B. has come to Wellington, and is staying at the Midland Hotel tor some little time, Her' Excellency, the Lady Alice Fergusson, and her daughter were guests of honour at the Wellington Lyceum Club on Thursday afternoon. They were welcomed by the president, Mrs D. C. Bates, and the-vice-presidents, and entertained with a musical programme arid afternoon tea. Her Excellency has consented to become patron of the club Mr and Mrs Tartakover (Clifton terrace) are back from a couple of rncnths in Sydney. Miss D. Young has returned from a trip to Australia. ' Mrs W. Wood has gone to Dunedin . for a week or two. ' The Adelphi Cabaret is to open tonight in Cuba street, and a surprise awaits the guests in the way of de- : corations. . A very successful farewell was tendered Miss Stothart, the retiring ma--trori of Picton Hospital, by the nursing staff, on Monday last, in the Auxiliary Ward, which was gaily decorated with lycopodium and coloured streamers. The guest of honour wore a handsome gown of blue brocaded crepe de chine. The hostesses were Sisters Davis-Goff, in black sequined georgette; McLachlan, black charmeusß; Nurses Gilbert, cream geor,gette and silver; Urry, green georgette; Gill, jade panne; O’Keefe, black and steel overdress; Houlihan, flesh satin and bugle beads. Among those present were: Dr and Mrs J. Lovell Gregg, Dr and Mrs Redman, Mr and Mrs Jones, Mr and Mrs Madsen, Mr and Mrs Riddell, Mr and Mrs Nicol, Mr and" Mrs Foster, Mr and Mrs Healey, Mr and Mrs Fuller, Mr anil Mrs Dawkins, Mr and Mis Wedde, Mr arid Mrs Weston, __Mr and Mrs Xownshend, Mr and Mrs Traill, Mr and Mrs Lane, Mr and Mrs Mcfsaac, Mr and Mrs Cawnfe, Mr arid Mrs Parfitt, anj the Misses Chaytor, Foster, Dart (3), Barr, Jermyn, Allen, Weston,, Greensill, Fraser, Smith (2), France, Nicol, Riley, Dickens, Rackley (2), and Madsen, and Messrs Barton, Prosser, Barnsdale, Wilson, Wootton, McWilliams (2), Brundell, Angus, Monahan, Macalister, McM'alfon, Taylor, QuinCreO, Blizzard, Riggs, Balchin, Traill, Whitting, Oragg (2), Smith, France, ana Tripe. - , RED CROSS NURSES •• ■The -Duchess of York, attended by Lady Katherine Meade, was present, recently at. a-meeting held on the in-' y.tation ,of the Board of Governoi'S of the League of Red Cross Societies, at 15, Manchester Square, London, a cx'iner house which has been secured by the'league as a residence for .their national students. Sir Arthur Stanley, a member of. the' board of governors of the league, welcomed the Duchess' Sir Claude Hill, director-general of ' the league, said that one of their aims was to ‘teach people how,to keep well. He felt sure that the interest the Duchess of York was taking in the work’ would give it an impetus that would be far-reaching. , Miss Katherine Olmsted said that'the promotion ;of International Red Croes cursing wag" of. the utmost importance. The house'tpey were /(d. would he it home for nurseis -from, all 'parts of the world. The Duchess of York declared the building open, and wished the league every possible success. She then presented certificates to the students, who had completed the (league’s nursing courses at Bedford College for Women. ‘ These included the following New Zealanders:—Miss Janet Moore (late matron of Waikato - Hospital), Miss Doris Christian (Christchurch), and Miss Ann E. Kirkpatrick (Nelson). 1 Miss Moore now holds the certificate for having completed the- course for nurse administrators and teachers in schools of nursing. On returning to New Zealand she will take a post graduate .course at Otago University. ; The Misses Christian and Kirkpatrick. were warded certificates for having completed the bourse in public 1 lealth nursing. They are both holders jf Red Cross scholarships. Miss Janet Moore had the honour : >f proposing a. vote of thanks to the : Duchess of York, the* seconder being 1 Miss Baud, of the Netherlands. 1 CROMWELL HOUSE - offioialTopening. Conditions were the pleasantest on luly 3rd for what really developed into i garden party in connection with the ifficial opening of the new home of - the ifothereraft Training Society, says the ■ -ondon correspondent of the Auckland ‘Herald.” The Duchess of York, as + 'resident, was present, but there was v io official ceremony. Cromwell Hohse, t Kno Kaati /vmnm'rvd Vixr +Ti a

hi lgh-gate, has been occupied by the society for a few months, and ths .staff have All settled down to the pleasant conditions which the commodious and thoroughly up-to-date premises afford.. After the meeting the Duchess of York arrived, and was taken through the building by Lady Galway, Lady Allen and other members of the committee. The Duchess then spent some time in the garden, where the visitors took tea, and an hour passed very pleasantly. Several photographs were taken, with the Duchess as-the centre of the groups, and the balcony with babies and nurses as a background All the visitors had *an opportunity afterwards of going through the building, which was once the .residence of Oliver Cromwell’s -son-in-law.

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| FOB RESIDENTIAL NURSERY. There is something so alluring about violets that ifr is no wonder people bought' them' so 'eagerly ' yesterday, especially when they knew the money was going to help anything so desirable as the Residential Nursery. A downpour of rain caused some dismay at the exposed stalls, and in some localities, especially Courtemfy place, the holders are very grateful to the shopkeepers pear by, who courteously allowed them to re-erect the stalls under the>shelter of their verandahs. Beautiful blooms' were sent in from Marlborough, Nelson, and Manawatu. y CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS BALL Children are coming from far and near to the party to be ; held in the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, August 15th, to welcome the admirals and officers of the American Fleet. Doors will be open at 2, and the party starts at 2.30. An interesting and attractive programme has been drawn up, and includes dancing, games, crocodile trails, grand marches, etc. There will be a coßtume competition for the best representation : of America in paper.girl or boy, for which a large box of chocolates (61b in weight) has been given by Mr H. J. MacDgff. These children will follow Britannia, Liberty, John Bull, and Uncle Sam in the grand march, and should make a charming group. Mrs Lowrie - has kindly consented to judge the Competition. '' There will be two megaphones, one at either end of the hall, so that chil- T dren may hear all announcements ■■ of; the programme and be ready to'respond. The : party will open with a grand . march, and, later, When the Admiral and officers arrive, thjs, with cheering and other demonstrations of welcome, will be repeated. The party promises to be a delightful one, and the children are anxious to give our distinguished guests a, longcherished memory of their friendship. Miss Clarke and Miss Bock, assisted by many ladies, will'be in charge ,of the supper tables. Mrs T. P. Firth and ladies of the Navy League are looking after the dancing; and floor of the hall, and Mr Martyn Renner will control the marches. ;! , . sailors’Triend society A most .successful concert wes given to seafarers at the Sailors’ Friend S'ociety by Mrs E. J. Burt on Thursday, when all the items on a pleasing progarmme were encored. The performers wane Mrs B. J, Burt, the Misses Burt, Y.. Mueller, and Norah Burt, and Messrs Oswin, J. Searle, C. Rimmers, Webb, and Bains. Mrs E.; J. Burt was at the piano. ■ : The competitions - again gave great pleasure to the audience, the prizes; coming; from the hostess ahddVfißs Dap* geish, and went to the men in port. A full programme ' was announced for Fleet Week, which will be carriad out in the spacions church and institute. wairarapa weddings Our Masterton correspondent writes: —At the Masterton Methodist Church, on August 6th, Mr Douglas Smith, of Bideford, was married to Miss Mona Irehe Wellington, daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Wellington,v of Masterton. Miss Edith Wellington was the bridesmaid. At Greytown, on August 4th, Miss Lila Mary Parker was married to Mr Frederick Charles Morgan, son of• Mr and Mrs B. ;S. Morgan," of ‘ Papanui. Miss Molly Parker was bridesmaid and Mr B. Morgan tyest man. MOUNT COOK OLD SCHOLARS THE FIRST REUNION. . Arrangements are well in hand for ' the first reunion of Mount Cook old scholars, which is to bp held in the' 1 Early Settlers’ Hall on August 12th. , The reunion will take the form of a 1 social and dance; cards will be available for non-dancers. 1 The committee'are working hard for ' the suooess of the evening, and cordially invite sll oid scholars, teachers, and ! friends to attend and show'they are still interested in their old school. Tickels may be procured from members J of the committee, or .the hon. secretary j Mr C. Mclntyre, 60,' Taranaki street ’ 1 • ( .